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MV05VWA
Year2005
0-60mph-
FuelPetrol
Power60 BHP
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SMART PULSE SOFTIP (61BHP)

General information

Make SMART
Model FORTWO PULSE 61 S-A PULSE SOFTIP (61BHP)
Colour Red
Year of manufacture 2005
Top speed 84 mph
Gearbox 6 speed Semi-Automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 60 BHP
Max. torque 95 Nm at 2.000 rpm
Engine capacity 698 cc
Cylinders 3
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 47.1 mpg
Consumption extra urban 70.6 mpg
Consumption combined 60.1 mpg
CO2 emission 118 g/km
CO2 label C
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2020-10-02
MOT pass rate
60 %
MOT passed 12
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 33
Total items failed 21
MOT #20 2019-04-03 16:06
MOT test number 930060197445
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2020-10-02
Minor
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MOT #19 2019-04-02 14:32
MOT test number 512161500474
Result Failed
Major
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Minor
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Major
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Major
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Major
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
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MOT #18 2018-03-10 09:23
MOT test number 770113014884
Result Passed
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advice
Oil leak
MOT #17 2018-03-10 09:23
MOT test number 962768697370
Result Failed
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advice
Oil leak
Pass with rectification
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
MOT #16 2017-01-28 13:24
MOT test number 825323420694
Result Passed
MOT #15 2016-01-21 17:07
MOT test number 785997887462
Result Passed
MOT #14 2016-01-21 16:23
MOT test number 279413621852
Result Failed
Fail
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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MOT #13 2015-01-14 10:16
MOT test number 908544715070
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advice
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
MOT #12 2015-01-14 10:16
MOT test number 405654315061
Result Passed
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advice
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
MOT #11 2013-11-02 11:29
MOT test number 175696603333
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advice
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Notice
Near side tyre crack.
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MOT #10 2013-11-02 11:29
MOT test number 906616303350
Result Passed
Advice
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Notice
Near side tyre crack.
MOT #9 2012-09-17 13:16
MOT test number 897291762276
Result Passed
MOT #8 2012-09-17 09:43
MOT test number 155201562269
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail
Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advice
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advice
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
MOT #7 2011-09-26 17:58
MOT test number 999859661246
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advice
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Notice
2 bulbs not working on high level brake light
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MOT #6 2011-09-24 18:41
MOT test number 387187261469
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Fail
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advice
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Notice
2 bulbs not working on high level brake light
MOT #5 2010-08-13 13:59
MOT test number 512505120278
Result Passed
MOT #4 2010-08-13 08:47
MOT test number 790485020245
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
MOT #3 2009-08-21 09:21
MOT test number 462253139241
Result Passed
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MOT #2 2009-01-05 13:06
MOT test number 901585709006
Result Passed
MOT #1 2008-01-09 10:00
MOT test number 380369008001
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 1 August 2021
MOT Expired: 2 October 2020
Tax status 1 August 2021
Days left 1772 days too late
MOT expiry date 2 October 2020
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band C
Single payment (12 months) £ 35,00,-
Single six month payment Not applicable
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments Not applicable
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Mileage check

Odometer In kilometers
Mileage registrations 18
First mileage registration 2005-03-30
Last registration 2019-04-03
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Registration #1 2005-03-30 18 mi
Registration #2 2008-01-09 13.913 mi
Registration #3 2009-01-05 23.291 mi
Registration #4 2009-08-21 24.563 mi
Registration #5 2010-08-13 48.062 mi
Registration #6 2010-08-13 49.062 mi
Registration #7 2011-09-24 61.651 mi
Registration #8 2011-09-26 61.651 mi
Registration #9 2012-09-17 61.733 mi
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Car features

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1588 mm
Height 1549 mm
Length 2500 mm
Wheel base 1812 mm
Kerb weight 730 kg
Max. allowed weight 990 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 33 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 3
Number of seats 2
Number of axles 2
Engine number 15230050751963

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